News about Justin Verlander

Candice Swanepoel and Kate Upton show off their long legs as they pose up a storm on Segways in high-fashion rompers

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 25, 2024
Supermodels Candice Swanepoel and Kate Upton showcased their long legs in a glamorous photoshoot while riding segways on Ocean Drive in Miami. The statuesque beauties took part in a photoshoot on segways on the famous street in the Florida city, before swapping them out for bicycles then rollerblades. Candice, 35, and Kate, 31, coordinated in cropped coats with matching rompers and necklaces for the segway portion of the photo shoot. 

Steve Cohen, the billionaire owner of the New York Mets, mocks the previous regime under Wilpon family rule, saying the 'I was given what I was promised'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 18, 2024
Steve Cohen, the Mets' owner, is clearly still trying to reshape the organization following the Wilpon administration, whom he criticized on Sunday. Cohen, the team's founder, said at the time that if they didn't win a World Series within three to five years, it would be a "disgust." The Mets won just 75 games last year, and Cohen criticized his predecessors while speaking at spring training.

With a 2-0 victory over the Houston Astros, Jordan Montgomery shuts down the Houston Astros

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 16, 2023
Jordan Montgomery shuts down the Houston Astros and Leody Taveras homered as the Texas Rangers did just enough against Justin Verlander to win by 2-0 in the AL Championship Series's opener on Sunday night. Montgomery pitched five-hit ball over 6 1/3 innings, while Taveras led by two runs with his solo homer in the fifth. Evan Carter, a 21-year-old rookie, doubled and scored in the second round and made two nifty defensive plays in left field. 'We just found a way to get a few runs across the board,' Texas boss Bruce Bochy said. Obviously, that made the difference in the game.' But our guy was really good, Monty, did a fantastic job. And he was stuck in a few jams and discovered a way out of it.'

Billy Eppler, the Mets' general manager, resigned after MLB 'opened an investigation into him.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 6, 2023
After three seasons as coach of the team, Eppler resigned from his role. His resignation, although it came after the naming of David Stearns as President of Baseball Operations, came as a little bit of a surprise. However, it was revealed that MLB is looking at Eppler for improper use of the injured list just hours after he resigned. After MLB alerted the Mets of the probe, Eppler resigned to avoid being a distraction to the team, according to the New York Post.

Dynasty of Dying: The billionaire family behind hit the soap box in 1980s is back in battle as the grandson of an oil tycoon who left $6 billion is described as 'an insecure pathological liar' by his own stepdad, who claims he was cheated out of $50 million in joint ventures

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 28, 2023
This week, the grandson of late oil tycoon Marvin Davis, who owned the Beverly Hills Hotel and sold 20th Century Fox to Rupert Murdoch, will face his own step-father. Alex Davis, 40, of Marvin's grandson, became wealthy after early investments in data company Palantir and genetics firm 23 & Me, and now operates an investment firm with top celebrities Patrick Mahomes, Justin Verlander, Naomi Osaka, and Robert Lewandowski on the board. Davis' father, Ken Rickel, is expected to go to court in Los Angeles this week in a legal - and incredibly personal - feud. Davis allegedlycheated Rickel out of more than $50 million in their joint venture before retaliating on a deal that was supposed to be negotiated.

Russell Wilson and Ciara, plus Justin Verlander and Kate Upton: Sport's biggest power couples after Travis Kelce was linked with Taylor Swift

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 18, 2023
Travis Kelce has made some noise this NFL season, but not for the reasons many would have expected. After hyperextending his knee at practice in the lead up, the all-world tight end missed his first game with bone bruising. But Kelce is also capturing the limelight. According to The Messenger, Kelce and pop icon Taylor Swift have been 'quietly hanging out' and met up in New York in recent weeks.

During the PitchCom dispute, Astros star Justin Verlander is caught telling Red Sox boss Alex Cora to 'f*** off.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 23, 2023
Justin Verlander of the Boston Red Sox didn't hold back from striking out at Boston red Sox boss Alex Cora on Tuesday night. Verlander was overheard, telling the Red Sox skipper to 'f*** off' when he stepped onto the field during Houston's 7-3 victory over the Red Sox. The Astros pitcher had been having issues with his PitchCom unit and called off the game until a new one was ferried over to him on the field. Cora, clearly upset by the delay, came out of the dugout to argue for an automatic ball.

Prior to relievers being traded, Justin Verlander had a DIVA attitude at the New York Mets and argued with Max Scherzer and other teammates

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 13, 2023
Justin Verlander, a former Mets ace, is accused of rubbed several teammates in New York with his 'diva' attitude, most notably fellow superstar pitcher and former Detroit Tiger teammate Max Scherzer. According to the New York Times, the two veterans who are all set to be Hall of Fame candidates after they formally hang up their cleats had to work together in 'harmony' after not being on good terms during their time in Detroit. Verlander was apparently "detached" from his colleagues in New York, and he'd complain that the analytics team was not up to par with the one he worked with in Houston.

MLB ROUNDUP: Mets lose on walk-off BALK to Royals, Framber Valdez tosses no-hitter for Astros and Yankees lose third straight contest as Rays win 5-2

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 2, 2023
Josh Walker balked home the winning run in the 10th inning in the tenth inning, and the Kansas City Royals roared past the New York Mets 7-6 for their season-best fourth straight victory on Tuesday night. The retooled Mets sold pitcher Justin Verlander and two others to cap a thrilling deadline selloff, they blew a 6-4 lead courtesy rookie Francisco lvarez's two-run homer in the top of the 10th. Bobby Witt Jr. had an RBI double in the bottom half, and MJ Melendez tied it with a run-scoring single off Brooks Raley.

The Astros recalled Justin Verlander, a three-time Cy Young champion from Mets, as the team's three-time Cy Young champion returns to Houston, where he has won two championships

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 1, 2023
Justin Verlander of the New York Mets has reportedly recalled the Houston Astros. The contract has been announced by ESPN and several other outlets ahead of Tuesday's MLB trade deadline. After agreeing to an $86.7 million, two-year contract in December, Verlander is committing to a potential option for 2025 next season. In the case with Texas for top prospect Luisangel Acua, New York has already covered a large portion of the ace hurler Max Scherzer's salary, and may have done the same to land better qualified candidates in exchange for Verlander.

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www.dailymail.co.uk, August 1, 2023
Justin Verlander is still a New York Mets pitcher, but with hours remaining before Tuesday's MLB trade deadline, it may only be temporary. According to various outlets, the San Diego Padres, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, Baltimore Orioles, and even his former team, the Houston Astros, are competing for the three-time Cy Young champion. Late Monday, the Mets and Astros were nearing an agreement for the 40-year-old, but 'things have certainly cooled' since then,' a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. In the same vein, the Padres' interest in Verlander doesn't appear to have resulted in the nine-time All-Star being sent to San Diego, according to New York Times' Jon Heyman. Verlander's remaining deal is entangled in trade talks for the 50-55 Mets. After agreeing to an $86.7 million, two-year deal in December, he has signed through next season with a potential destination for 2025.

MLB ROUNDUP: Francisco Alvarez of the Mets wins the Subway Series over the Yankees after being struck by pitch, while the Red Sox beat the Braves in three innings

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 26, 2023
After being struck on the hand by a 97 mph pitch from Albert Abrams, rookie Francisco lvarez was dismissed in the ninth. As the New York Mets defeated the New York Yankees 9-3 in their Subway Series opener on Tuesday night, umpires found lvarez at the pitch for strike three and then called him out. Pete Alonso homered twice and drove in a season-high five runs, while Justin Verlander pitched six shutout innings before being seated in the victory. Jeff McNeil had three RBI and three runs for the struggling Mets (47-53), wishing for a big week that might persuade ownership not to sell at the trade deadline on Aug. 1.

ROM OF ACTION: As New York is swept by the Los Angeles Angels for the first time since 2009, Yankees pitcher Tommy Kahnle destroys a cooling fan

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 20, 2023
The New York Yankees have kicked off a road trip in disgusting style, as their hopes of making the playoffs fade. With the Angels up to bat leading 6-3, a slim chance of a comeback was shattered by the eighth inning. Tommy Kahnle of the Yankees scored a runner from second on a ground rule double, effectively ending any chance of a win. When Kahnle hurled his glove at a cooling fan in the dugout, destroying it, he may have pitched his most accurate pitch of the night.

Brett Baty of the Mets commits a HUMILIATING mistake, a botching quick popup that bounces back to his face

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 16, 2023
During Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, struggling new York Mets rookie Brett Baty encapsulated his team's downturn by striking out three times and botching a routine popup at third base. Adding to Baty's misery, the ball he missed bounced straight into his face as he stumbled down towards the Citi Field infield.

The slumping New York Mets win in July, as part of a split doubleheader

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 2, 2023
Justin Verlander pitched seven solid innings for his first victory in nearly six weeks, as well as a rookie Francisco lvarez, who gave the struggling New York Mets a 4-1 win over the San Francisco Giants. No one, it was presumably, was more excited to flip the calendar on Saturday than the Mets. It's been July.' We've got July off to a promising start. We're hoping to grow on it,'s boss Buck Showalter. 'There is a real sense of urgency in trying to get to where we need to get.' The danger is still present for us.'

On Wednesday, MLB owner Steve Cohen would schedule a press conference to address the team's struggles

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 27, 2023
In June, the Mets have lost 16 of 22 games and finished fourth in the NL East. What's more is that the New York franchise holds the fourth-worst record in the league overall. So far, Cohen will not only try to solve his team's rotten season, but also provide insight into what's gone wrong for a team that was supposed to rival the Yankees prior to the 2022-23 season. Cohen tweeted on Tuesday, 'I will be doing a press conference tomorrow morning before the game.' 'You'll get it straight from me.'

Steve Cohen, the current Mets owner, insists he is not going to blow up' the team.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 11, 2023
Despite a string of seven straight losses, Mets owner Steve Cohen has stated that he has no plans to blow up the team or make any changes amongst the front office. The Mets boosted with a victory on Saturday on Saturday, but then fell 2-1 on Sunday, sending the team to a 31-35 record and fourth position in the National League Eastern Division. When New York reached a record-breaking $340 million payroll this summer, they were expected to make a strong run at the World Series this season.

ROUNDUP: The Mets lost in straight after blowing a ninth-inning lead to the Braves in the ninth innings

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 9, 2023
In the eighth inning, the Mets led 10-7 and had a one-run advantage in the ninth, but the Braves were unable to put away the Braves as they fell 13-10 in ten innings. As Justin Verlander allowed three runs in the first innings, New York got off to a slow start, but the visitors responded in the second with five runs as Brandon Nimmo scored a grand slam. From there, the Mets mainly led the rest of the way and boosted their tally with two home runs from Francisco Alvarez.

Despite Pete Alonso's 20th home run of the season, the Mets struggled to win against the Rockies

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 28, 2023
Justin Verlander, the Mets' ace, didn't get a break against Colorado. Verlander gave up five runs in the second inning alone, a night after Max Scherzer's seven-inning appearance. By the end of the sixth session, the Mets came back from a 6-0 deficit before taking the lead in the seventh. By the time of the game, the Rockies had regained control of leapfrog New York.

MATTER: The Mets beat the Guardians in the doubleheader for their fifth straight game

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 22, 2023
In a thrilling match up to its name, Justin Verlander outlasted Shane Bieber, while the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Sunday night for a doubleheader sweep. Francisco Lindor homered against his former teammates and Jeff McNeil, who was defeated by Jeff McNeil in the tiebreaking game with a sacrifice fly off Bieber in the eighth inning. Brooks Raley defeated New York's fifth straight victory after a 6-16 drop.

Justin Verlander, the ace of the New York Mets, is BOOED in his long-awaited Citi Field debut

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 17, 2023
Justin Verlander, the ace of the New York Mets, made his long-awaited Citi Field debut on Tuesday, and it went about as horribly as one could imagine. In his third start for the Mets, the 40-year-old Verlander (1-2) pitched both long balls to Isaac Paredes and was tagged for six runs on eight hits over five innings, resulting in his serenaded with a chorus of boos. As the Tampa Bay Rays romped to an 8-5 win on the night, Paredes homered twice and drove in five runs, ruining Verlander's home debut.

Justin Verlander wins for the first time with the New York City, while Anthony Volpe earns his first grand slam in his career

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 11, 2023
Justin Verlander pitched seven innings of two-hit ball for his first victory with the Mets, and Pete Alonso hit his major league-leading 13th home run as New York eked out a 2-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night. Brandon Nimmo had three hits, including a go-ahead single in the fourth, to help the Mets win for the fourth time in 16 games. Verlander had never lost Cincinnati, the only MLB team to have never been defeated. With at least one victory over all 30 current clubs, the three-time Cy Young Award winner became the 21st pitcher in big league history. Gerrit Cole, Zack Greinke, and teammate Max Scherzer were the only active pitchers to do it.

Justin Verlander of the Mets debuts TWO home runs in his Mets debut

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 5, 2023
Justin Verlander made a rather forgettable debut for the New York Mets on Thursday, against his former team, the Tigers, in Detroit. In a 2-0 loss, the reigning American League Cy Young champion gave up back-to-back home runs in a 2-0 loss as Detroit's Eduardo Rodriguez threw eight scoreless innings to complete the three-game sweep. Verlander lauded the crowd's collective gesture at the start of his outing, but not in the end. 'Any celebrity in any situation, if they gave that much to an organization and that much of their time in a career,' said Verlander, who was drafted by the Tigers in 2004 and moved by them to Houston in 2017.' 'That's a fan's way of saying thank you.' Obviously, it means a lot.'

Since landed on the IL, Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom says he is 'completely distraught.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 1, 2023
Jacob deGrom, a Rangers ace, is 'inarticulately distraught' that he was placed on the injured list with right forearm tightness. In his last start against the New York Yankees on Friday night, DeGrom retired after 323 innings. 'I want to be out there,' deGrom said Sunday, speaking to the media for the first time since being placed on the IL on Saturday.